Means for dispensing liquids.



PATENTED JUNE 27, 905.

G. K. GOOKE.

MEANS FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS.

APPLICATION FILED JAN. 16, 1908.

I M M y I Wibneooeo v Swoe-wtoz 4m a m UNITED STATES Patented June 27, 1905.

PATENT OFFICE.

GEORGE KISSAM COOKE, OF J AMAICA, NEW YORK, ASSIGNOR TO HENRY G. (JORDLEY, OF GLENRIDGE, NEW JERSEY.

MEANS FOR DISPENSING LIQUIDS.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 793,509, dated June 27, 1905.

Application filed January 16, 1903. Serial No. 139,279.

To n whom it may concern:

Be itknown that I, GEORGE KIssAM (looks, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Jamaica, in the borough of Queens, city and State of New York, have invented certain new and useful Improved Means for Dispensing Liquids, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to means for maintain- 1o ing liquids at adesired temperature and for dispensing the same; and the invention consists in the novel construction and arrangement of parts clearly set forth and explained in the subsequent detailed description.

In the accompanying drawings, forming part of this specification, Figure 1 is a vertical sectional view of a cooling apparatus embodying myvinvention. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the construction disclosed in Fig. 1, the lid of the tank being removed. Fig. 3 is an enlarged sectional View of a portion of the lower part of the reservoir, the dispensing-faucet, a portion of the liquid-receptacle, and its discharge-nipple coacting with the seat at the in- 2 5 ner end of the faucet. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the upper portion of the inner receptacle.

Similar reference characters refer to corresponding parts throughout the several figures 0 of the drawings where they occur.

The containing tank or reservoir A is of indurated fiber. It comprises the cylindrical body and bottom A. A suitable lid or cover A is adapted to fit comparatively air-tight 5 upon the upper open end of the reservoir. The said reservoir, adjacent to its bottom at one side, is provided with a perforation through which passes the threaded extension 7) of a dispensing-faucet B, said faucet having 4 the inner enlargement b to adapt it for the interposition between itself and the external face of the reservoir of an elastic washer c. There is a corresponding washer e on the inner side of the reservoir immediately contigu- 4 5 ous to the washer e, and clamping the said washer 0 against said reservoir is a casting (J, generally of an angular configuration and comprising a threaded sleeve 0, designed to engage the extension 7) of the faucet, the casting being likewise provided with an enlarge- 5 ment 0 for presenting an effective clampingsurface for said inner washer. It will be observed that the passage in the casting C is of a right-angular configuration, as indicated by 0 Fig. 1, and that the inner vertical portion of said casting is constituted by an upper flaring portion 0 which is intersected by said passage and annularly recessed to receive a circular section 0", of cork or other suitable yielding material capable of coacting to form liquid-tight joint. The receptacle D, which is intended to contain the liquid to be dispensed. will generally be of such construction and character that it can when the lid A is removed be introduced within the reservoir. This re- 5 ceptacle will be of conductive material, such as glass, adapted to permit an external cooling or heating medium to absorb from or convey heat to its contents. A popular form of such receptacle consists in making the same semicircular in horizontal cross-section, so thatthe curved surface thereof may be located closely adjacent to the concentric portion of the reservoir A at one side thereof. I prefer to make the receptacle of a shape presenting a somewhat vertically-extended body which is of approximately an oval in horizontal cross-section. (See Fig. 2.) The bottom (Z is rounded, as indicated in Fig. 1, while the top cl is also of rounded or arched 30 form, which top is provided with the short neck 6Z2, presenting a mouth of such liberal area that a persons hand can be easily inserted therethrough in order to efiiciently cleanse the interior when desired. The neck is provided 8 5 with an external short but comparatively thick horizontal flange 01 The horizontal oval form of the body of the receptacle will result in one side d conforming so closely to the internal curvature of the contiguous vertical 9 wall of the tank at its front that a liberal compartment or chamber A is provided within the tank between the other side of the receptacle D and the vertical rear and sides of the containing-tank. Integrallydependingfrom the bottom A of the tank is a short tubular glass stem d, which at its junction with said bottom is expanded, as indicated at d This stem d is incased in a thin metallic nipple (Z which corresponds with the exterior of the stem and has an upper horizontal'fiange d" bearing against the tank-bottom. One of the advantages connected with the arrangement of the stem and nipple as described is that the nipple constitutes a protecting as well as reinforcing or strengthening guard for said stem. Moreover, the nipple can be positioned within the mold in which the receptacle is to be made, so that the operation of making the latter Will result in the formation of the stem within the nipple, the positive connection of the stem and nipple being accomplished by the expanded part (Z of the stem intimately accommodating itself within the similar part of the nipple. l/Vith the parts thus conditioned the receptacle D can be introduced within the tank and so manipulated that its guarded stem (Z will enter and bear within the cork-lined opening of the casting C to secure a liquid-tight joint therewith, the lower end of the stem and its nipple resting and supported upon a shoulder there for in the upper part of the casting.

The receptacle is supported at its top by a wire bail E, the free members of which are slightly curved toward each other and terminate in closed horizontal hooks e, pivotally engaged with the vertical eyes a of small bolts which pass through the front of the tank and are secured by externally-located nuts Manifestly when the lid A is removed the bail can be swung down to cause its inner loop 0 to be sprung over and take under the flange d of the neck and contribute to securely maintain the receptacle in its vertical position within the tank. The spring character of the bail induced by the slight curvature of its free members enables the loop to slightly spread in being engaged with the flanged neck. Obviously the receptacle can be lifted to withdraw its stem from the casting C and the receptacle removed from the tank and replaced by another when desired. By avoiding the presence of angles in the configuration of the body weakness and injury on this account are avoided. Furthermore, the convexed surface of the side d of the receptacle prevents in a measure the body of ice from coming in contact with the narrow portions presented by the ends of the oval.

In practice, assuming that the liquid to be dispensed is to be maintained and supplied at a lowered temperature, the receptacle D is adjusted, so that its guarded stem bears within the casting C and its neck engaged by the bail. The liquid to be dispensed is introduced within the receptacle and the filling-mouth through the faucet B. The non-conducting character of the tank and its lid serves to preserve the interior coolingconditions for a comparatively extended period. In this manner mineral waters and other beverages can be maintained and dispensed at a low temperature. Should, however, it be desirable to dispense the beverage at an elevated temperature, as in the case of coffee, tea, &c., a lamp.

is placed within the chamber A and the air therein becoming heated will similarly effect the contents of the receptacle D.

By novel valve provision, which I will now proceed to describe, the receptacle D while containing the liquid can be introduced with-. in the tank and by the act of introduction communication established between the receptacle interior and the dispensing-faucet.

Referring now more particularly to Figs. 1 and 3, it will be noted that a disk valve F, preferably of leather or other yielding material, is so located within the lower portion of the receptacle that the valve-body f is adapted to enter the expanded portion of the stem, and thereby bring the valve F to a seating over the opening in the bottom of the receptacle. Centrally depending from the body f, downwardly through the stem, is a spindlef,

which is of such length that when the valve is seated to close the bottom opening liquid-tight the lower partof the spindle will extend considerably below the stem.

The arrangement is such that when the receptacle is adjusted within the tank so that its stem bears within the seat the free end of the valve-spindle will contact with the bottom of the vertical passage in the casting C and cause the valve F to be elevated from its seat, so that the liquid contents of the receptacle D can be drawn off through the faucet.

The faucet may be of any approved construction or type. A convenient arrangement is that disclosed in United States Letters Patent No. 630,184, granted to GreorgeK. Cooke on August 1, 1899.

The improved dispensing means described is simple in construction, comparatively inexpensive, and highly convenient.

Having now described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In means for dispensing liquids, the com bination with a body presenting an inner compartment with a top opening, of a faucet externally at the lower part of the body, a bearing within the compartment closely contiguous to the side thereof and communicating with the faucet, said bearing comprising a vertically-disposed seating, and a removable receptacle of vitreous material and provided with a lower integral discharge-stem with surrounding metal nipple, said receptacle being of horizontal dimensions considerably less than those of the compartment, the arrangement being such that when the receptacle is lowered within the compartment close to the side thereof at which the bearing is located, a liquid-tight connection will be established between the nipple and the bearing, and an ample space provided within the compartment at one side of the receptacle.

2. In means for dispensing liquids, the combination with a water-tank, and a faucet, the latter communicating with a bearing, of a vertically-removable receptacle within the tank, and provided with means for liquid-tight engagement with the bearing, and a spring-bail pivotally connected to the upper portion of the tank and adapted to be swung in engagement with the receptacle to support thesame.

3. In means for dispensing liquids, the combination with a body presenting an inner com: partment with a top opening, of a faucet externally at the lower part of the body, a bearing within the compartment closely contiguous to the side thereof and communicating with the faucet, said bearing comprising a vertically-disposed seating, and a removable receptacle of vitreous material, provided with a lower discharge-stem and surrounding metal nipple, said receptacle in horizontal cross-section being oval and of horizontal dimensions considerably less than those of the compartment, the top of the receptacle being arched and having a filling-mouth, the arrangement being such that when the receptacle is lowered within the compartment close to the side thereof at which the bearing is located a liquid-tight connection will be established between the nipple and the bearing, and an ample space will be provided within the compartment at one side of the receptacle.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

GEORGE KISSAM COOKE. Witnesses:

WILLIAM PAxToN, HELEN E. MAHER. 

